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2002 Ford Ranger repairs by problem area

Engine (31%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (9%)

Suspension and Steering (14%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (9%)

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2002 Ford Ranger electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (7%)

$100 - $499 (47%)

< $100 (47%)

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Chart based on 15 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2002 Ford Ranger

Engine not specified

140000 mi dashboard lights burning out... 

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2002 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

120000 mi

US $10
High tone horn filled with water and stopped working. High tone horn was replaced with equivalent aftermarket horn of same manufacturer used by OEM. 
121000 mi

US $30
The 4WD light switch on the transfer case was not functioning properly by causing the 4WD indicator light to stay on when in 2WD mode. The switch was replaced. 
131800 mi

US $34
AC/Heat system would switch to defrost under acceleration no matter which position the control knob was on. The vacuum reservoir internal check valve stopped working. The vacuum reservoir was replaced. 
157000 mi

US $600
Condenser replaced 
92000 mi

US $340
Reverse lights did NOT work. Had to have a new underbody switch installed 

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2002 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

130000 mi

US $105
Just replaced battery. Old battery was 4.5yrs old. 

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2002 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

152000 mi

US $325
Replaced alternator 
144000 mi

US $230
Blower motor resistor 
144000 mi

US $200
A/C not working, recharged, die added 
144000 mi

US $495
AC Condenser replaced, recharged 
46000 mi

US $35
replaced control module for power mirrors 

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2002 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

146-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

98000 mi

US $15
code 27. passenger bypass LED burnt out causing code 27. removed circuit board and replaced LED. 
86000 mi

US $25
Had to replace blower resistor after 1 week of ownership. I did it myself in about an hour's worth of work. 

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2002 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

146-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

57200 mi

US $150
power windows and mirror door switch 

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2002 Ford Ranger Electrical Problems

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